The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0432-2023·Announced 2023-03-22

Clasen Semisweet Chocolate Drops Recalled for Undeclared Peanut

Clasen Quality Chocolate recalled 2M Semisweet Chocolate Drops due to undeclared peanut residue. Approximately 150,600 lbs distributed across 12 states.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class III recall for allergen mislabeling on a common allergen (peanut). Peanut is a known serious allergen. No illnesses have been reported in the available source material.

Plain-English summary

Clasen Quality Chocolate has recalled 2M Semisweet Chocolate Drops (Item #53700) because the product may contain undeclared peanut residue. The recall affects approximately 150,600 lbs of product.

The affected product was distributed in California, Colorado, Illinois, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Utah, and Wisconsin. The specific lot numbers involved are 2338T540CL14, 2338T550CL14, 2338T560CL14, and 2351T550CL14.

Consumers with peanut allergies or sensitivities should be aware that this product may contain undeclared peanut residue. Consumers who have purchased this product should verify they do not have one of the affected lot numbers.

The recalled product

Product
2M Semisweet Chocolate Drop, Item # 53700. Net Wt. 50 lbs. (22.68 KG) poly-lined case. Ingredients: Unsweetened Chocolate, Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Dextrose, Sunflower Lecithin (an emulsifier), and Vanilla Extract. Distributed By: Clasen Quality Chocolate, 5126 West Terrace Dr
Manufacturer
Clasen Quality Chocolater, Inc
Hazard
  • allergen-peanut

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (4)

  • Lot # 2338T540CL14
  • 2338T550CL14
  • 2338T560CL14
  • 2351T550CL14.

Distribution

Distributed in 12 states:

  • CA
  • CO
  • IL
  • KY
  • MA
  • MI
  • NJ
  • NY
  • OR
  • PA
  • UT
  • WI